Help me pursue my dream of representing NZ on the world stage!

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Help me fundraise for my trip to Hong Kong, China in March 2026 as a member of the Ice Fernz National Womens Ice Hockey team!

Dunedin, Otago

Kia ora!

My name is Lyani and I have recently been selected to represent New Zealand on the world stage as a member of the Senior Women's team (the Ice Fernz) in Hong Kong, China in March of next year. I am beyond excited for the opportunity and the challenge, and super excited and proud to wear the fern for the first time. I have been playing the sport for just under 3 years and making this team has been the dream since I first put on skates, with the hope of many more years to come.

However, representing NZ in ice hockey comes at a cost, with each player having to raise around $3500 to participate in the tournament. While there is a cost, I know the experience will be invaluable for myself, and in growing the women's game in New Zealand and Dunedin especially, where I live. I would be deeply appreciative and grateful for any contribution, whether big or small, to help me pursue this dream and ease the stress, so I can focus on preparing myself fully for this event and giving my all to help bring home gold. Any contribution will not go unnoticed!

Thanks so much in advance!

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All tournament expenses including travel, accomodation, uniform, insurance and food costs

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We did it!  27 January 2026

Thank you so much to all those who donated to help me get to Hong Kong. I am incredibly humbled to let you all know that we have raised the money in full to get me over there. This trip would not be possible without your kindness and I am so proud to get to represent you all in the way I know best.

Kia ora and nga mihi!

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Latest donations

Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 14 Jan 2026
$30
Michelle L
Michelle L on 14 Jan 2026
Congrats, lyani - so well deserved! So incredibly stoked for you and looking forward to following the adventure to come
$100
Catriona
Catriona on 13 Jan 2026
Best of luck Lyani!! Can’t wait to follow the journey
$100
Pablo & Darren
Pablo & Darren on 10 Jan 2026
We hope less financial stress means more focus on prep. Fly Lyani!
$580
Sian
Sian on 09 Jan 2026
So so proud of you Lyani! Keep smashing it! We can’t wait to watch you play for NZ!!! Go hard you little Gooner 🩷💪xx
$100

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This campaign started on 20 Dec 2025 and ended on 18 Jan 2026.